Chojeongyaksu Mineral Spring (초정약수)

Chojeongyaksu Mineral Spring (초정약수)

– Homepage
www.cheongju.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

– Tel
+82-43-201-2042

Located approximately 16 kilometers northeast of Cheongju
City, Chojeongyaksu Mineral Spring is acknowledged as one of the three major mineral springs in the world. Chojeong Mineral Spring was discovered around 600 years ago and became nationally known ever since as the source of naturally carbonated water that has a piquant and cool taste. It is said that King Sejong (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450) visited the springs in 1444 and stayed here for 60 days to treat an eye infection. The daily yield of carbonated water here is 458 tons, which is used for producing natural soda drinks. There are presently two mineral water plant facilities in the area. The healing effects of Chojeongyaksu Mineral Spring are presumed to come from the abundant radium contained in the water, which is effective in treating eye infections and skin ailments.

– Address : Chojeong-ri, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-43-201-2042~4

– Operating Hours
08:00-21:00

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
Free

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Chojeong Haenggung (초정행궁)

– Homepage
https://crs.cjsisul.or.kr

– Tel
+82-43-270-7332

Chojeong Haenggung is a hanok stay and hanok experience center in Chojeong Culture Park, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. The house has a historic royal connection, as King Sejong stayed here for some months in 1444 while being treated for an eye problem. There are 12 guestrooms, all with an underfloor-heated ondol room and either a daecheongmaru (large wood-floored hall) or a numaru (raised wooden floor space). All rooms have a bathroom and toilet. Cooking is not possible, but there’s a microwave oven and kettle for preparation of instant meals. There are discounts for Cheongju residents.